Head off to a private tour of one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, found in Agra. Explore the two most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites in India: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Learn about the iconic love story behind the 17th-century white marble mausoleum, and marvel at its design. Walk the huge expanse of the Agra Fort and learn about its Mughal architecture. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pick up and drop off in a private air conditioned car. An English speaking guide will take you around these sites and give you valuable information.
Pickup included
6:30 am: Pick up from hotel in Delhi / Gurgaon / Noida and drop at railway station. Drive to Nizamuddin Railway Station to catch the superfast train for Agra, you will be provided with E-tickets either on email or through our Driver. Train will depart at 8:00am.
9:50 am: Arrival at Agra Cantt and visit Taj Mahal. Upon arrival at Agra Cantt Railway Station (AGC) you will be met by our driver / representative at the main exit gate. After warm welcome, board your private vehicle.
1:00 pm: Visit to Agra Fort. rtVisit the Imposing Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. 2:30 pm: Lunch at restaurant. After the end of fort moving towards lunch at a multi-cuisine air-conditioned restaurant offering you different flavours of this city. 3:30 pm: Explore the local markets. You may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra, which is known for its fabulous handicrafts made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
pickup from new Delhi airport/hotels
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions